Mount Pritchard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount PritchardSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 9,955 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1896 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2170 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 34 km (21 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | Cabramatta | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Pritchard is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 34 kilometres southwest of the main Sydney central business district. This area is looked after by two local councils: the City of Fairfield and the City of Liverpool. It's a part of the wider South-western Sydney region.
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A Look Back: Mount Pritchard's History
Mount Pritchard was originally the home of the Cabrogal people. They lived across much of the Fairfield area for a very long time.
Early Settlers and Land
In the early 1800s, land in this area was given to former prisoners. They used it for farming. Later, it became part of a large property called the Male Orphan School Estate.
How Mount Pritchard Got Its Name
In 1913, a real estate salesman named Hugh Pritchard divided some land into smaller blocks for houses. This land was west of Cabramatta Creek. He called this new area the Cabramatta Park Estate.
A few years later, in 1919, the estate was renamed Mount Pritchard. This was done to thank Mr. Pritchard for helping many landowners who owed money. The local voting place also changed its name to Mount Pritchard in 1924.
The Story of Mount Misery
Before it was officially named, the area was sometimes called Mount Misery. This name came from a story about an early settler family. They camped there while traveling and lost their bullocks (oxen). For three weeks, they were very sad and worried. Eventually, they had to leave without their animals or cart because they were starving.
People and Culture
In 2016, about 9,955 people lived in Mount Pritchard. More than half of the people (50.6%) were born in Australia. Many others came from countries like Vietnam (12.7%), Cambodia (2.5%), New Zealand (2.4%), Iraq (2.2%), and Lebanon (2.0%).
Languages Spoken at Home
About 36% of people in Mount Pritchard spoke only English at home. Many other languages are also spoken. These include Vietnamese (19.2%), Arabic (7.6%), Serbian (5.0%), Italian (2.7%), and Khmer (2.6%).
Religions
The most common religions in the area are Catholic (25.7%), Buddhism (16.8%), and No Religion (13.5%).
Getting Around: Transport
Mount Pritchard has several ways to get around.
Bus Routes
Transit Systems Sydney runs three bus routes that serve Mount Pritchard:
- Route 808 goes from Fairfield to Liverpool.
- Route 815 travels from Mount Pritchard to Cabramatta.
- Route 816 connects Greenfield Park (passing through Meadows Road, Mount Pritchard) to Cabramatta.
Train Stations
The closest train stations for residents are Cabramatta, Liverpool, and Warwick Farm stations.
Learning and Schools
Mount Pritchard has schools for younger students.
- Mount Pritchard Public School
- Mount Pritchard East Public School
There is also the Les Powell School. This school helps students who have severe intellectual and multiple disabilities.
Fun and Games: Sport and Recreation
Mount Pritchard offers great places for sports and fun activities.
Mounties Club
The Mounties Club is a big club on Meadows Road. It supports many local sports teams. These include the Mounties rugby league team, which plays in the NSW Cup. They also support the Mounties Wanderers football (soccer) team, which plays in the National Premier Leagues NSW 2.
Sports Oval
Mount Pritchard also has its own sports ground, called Mount Pritchard Oval. This oval is used for both rugby league and football games.
Lions Lookout
For amazing views, you can visit Lions Lookout. It's a scenic spot that offers wide views of western Sydney. You can even see the Sydney skyline from there!
